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Question
I have listen people saying 'Of Course' as 'af courcs'. Is is really pronounce as 'af' or is it 'of'? Please tell me according to both american and british?
Dear Anmol
People in languages the world over often mispronounce words. There is no justifiable basis in eithe British or American English for pronouncing 'of course' as 'af courcs.' It is doubly inappropriate because it inserts an entirely fictitious syllable 'c' in the second word.
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Michael FitzGerald
Expertise
English literature up to about the 1960s, especially poetry.
Experience
Published author, prizewinning poet and author of two collections of poetry. Have also translated poems from German.
Organizations
Society of Authors
Education/Credentials
BA (Honours) Philosophy, ALA, CTEFLA, CDO
Awards and Honors
Various poetry and translation prizes, historical biography of the month (chosen by the Good Book Guide).
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